Maze (2018)

A married woman from the Middle East manifests a latent desire to be freed from patriarchal bondage.

Maze (2018) poster

Layla, a young Muslim woman, lives with her husband and their seven year old daughter. As newly arrived immigrants to the US from Egypt, they reside in New York City. Her husband, who is a conservative traditional man, dominates her. She soon begins to question this interference with her liberty, as she sees that women outside of her community have the autonomy and agency to make their own decisions on how to dress and express themselves in public.

Director: Razid Season
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 7 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Uladzimir Taukachou
Editing: Dahlia Afeef
Production: Image Maker Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

patriarchy, gender equality, middle eastern

Trailer

Maze Trailer
More Films by Director: Razid Season
More Films in Genre: Drama, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maze about?
Layla, a young Muslim woman, lives with her husband and their seven year old daughter. As newly arrived immigrants to the US from Egypt, they reside in New York City. Her husband, who is a conservative traditional man, dominates her. She soon begins to question this interference with her liberty, as she sees that women outside of her community have the autonomy and agency to make their own decisions on how to dress and express themselves in public.
Who directed Maze?
Maze was directed by Razid Season.
Who stars in Maze?
Maze stars Rayon De Soleil, Dejan Jelača, Emily Billig, Gunjori Saha.
How long is Maze?
Maze has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Maze?
Maze is a Drama, Family film.
Where was Maze produced?
Maze was produced in United States of America.